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Nextcorner
| Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 05:47 pm: |
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Went to change the primary and came across what I'm assuming is water/oil mixture. I change my primary every year. Thoughts? I'm hoping that this is collecting only on this cover and not going through the entire primary system. Any input would obviously be much appreciated.
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Socalbueller
| Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 05:56 pm: |
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I've heard it's water leaking in through the clutch cable from riding in the rain. I had a lot more than that one time I changed the trans fluid. The whole cover was filled up with the goop. That was years ago and hasn't happened since and not problems other than a clunk in the trans when it's cold. |
Glitch
| Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 06:03 pm: |
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It's condensation. When you ride the oil gets hot and the condensation is evaporated off. If you don't ride enough, well, it does that. Get out and ride!
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Fung
| Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 08:57 pm: |
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put a zip tie on the top of the cable boot. |
Chessm
| Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 09:08 pm: |
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lick it and tell us what it tastes like |
Sneth
| Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 09:16 pm: |
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i will second that it is just condensation. I used to see this all the time on my bike that had an oil window. It would look cloudy for a minute. this is normal |
Wolfridgerider
| Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 09:50 pm: |
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lick it and tell us what it tastes like.... gets my vote.... double dog DARE! |
Froggy
| Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 10:39 pm: |
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http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/566747.html?1274740144 |
Ourdee
| Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 10:46 pm: |
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I get it in the winter here in Northern Illinois. I stuff a rag in the oil cooler scoop and still get it. I ride down to about 7 degrees F. |
Balrog
| Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 11:41 pm: |
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Triple-dog dare!! |
Brumbear
| Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 12:01 am: |
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IF YOU DON"T STOP DOING THAT YOUR GONNA GO BLIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Boliver
| Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 06:29 am: |
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Nextcorner quote:I change my primary every year. That's your problem if you are saying you only change your primary fluid once a year.It needs to be changed just like your oil. Just my opinion. Good luck. |
Kustomklassix
| Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 01:46 pm: |
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You know Geoff, kleenex works much better... |
Xb9rnutt
| Posted on Friday, May 28, 2010 - 02:48 am: |
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Kustom, I think he just really likes the bike.
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Nextcorner
| Posted on Friday, May 28, 2010 - 09:32 am: |
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There was no kleenex in the garage.... |
Riding_tall
| Posted on Friday, May 28, 2010 - 09:10 pm: |
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I love my buell too err .. umm .. condensation .. or something. That was a few weeks after about 8hours of riding in the rain .. before I did the zip-tie in the clutch cable. |
Barnyard
| Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 07:51 pm: |
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you need some cookies with that milk! |
Brumbear
| Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 08:08 pm: |
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you might need a smoke |
Davegess
| Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 08:33 pm: |
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You need a long hard ride to burn all the water out of you oil. |
Rudolf35
| Posted on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - 08:21 am: |
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Ride in TX If you ride down in this area condensation is not a issue, as long as you do not power wash your bike. I still did the zip tie thing to be safe. |
Firebolt32
| Posted on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - 10:29 am: |
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I could have used that for my tacos last night! |
F1fletch
| Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 06:10 pm: |
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LOL good one...sour cream yum...... |
Chippy
| Posted on Friday, June 18, 2010 - 03:58 pm: |
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i've had the country crock as well, i cut the boot right off and electrical taped it. i greased the heck out of the lever end of the cable to keep water from getting in up there. so far so good. |
Firebolteric_ma
| Posted on Monday, June 21, 2010 - 02:09 pm: |
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Change your fluid more often. I don't care what the service manual says. Grease them cables!! |
Bumblebee
| Posted on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 11:12 am: |
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That's from water in the oil, it can leak in or come from condensation. If your bike lives outside treat it to a cover, if not ride it longer distances and get it really warmed up. Check to make certain the gaskets and seals are in good condition too. |